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This 1978 Porsche 924 is an early example that is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission. This car was purchased new in Portland, Oregon, and was in garage storage for a number of years before the seller acquired it from the original owner two years ago. In order to get it back on the road, the car received new brakes, shocks, tires, hoses, fuel lines, fresh fluids, and a timing belt service. The seller and his brother have been using the car for time-speed-distance rallies, and it is unmodified apart from a later 924 steering wheel. The car is believed to have around 82k miles from new, though 16k miles are shown. It is sold on a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.

This car wears an older repaint in its original Mars Red. It is said to be free of rust, and reportedly shows no evidence of filler from the seller’s inspection with a magnet. The sunroof and window seals have been replaced to fix water leaks, and the original lights remain intact including the side markers.

The original 14″ wheels are still in good condition, and carry both the VW and Porsche logos. The seller installed new tires during the process of reconditioning the car for the road. It has been driven about 2000 miles a year since.

Early 924 were not fitted with a rear spoiler. The seller notes that the hatch struts leak down and do not hold the glass up for long periods.

The seller had the front seats reupholstered, and the material and patterns look like a good match for the originals. The carpets are protected by Coco mats, but show some staining underneath. The interior panels look nice apart from some cracking in the dash. The steering wheel is from a later 924, and the original accordion-style boot for the 4-speed gearbox is intact.

The seller fitted a new speedometer assembly that has been calibrated for improved accuracy. The old odometer showed around 78k miles when removed, and current mileage is believed to be about 82k.

The 2.0L Audi four-cylinder benefits from numerous recent services to remedy deferred maintenance. Since acquiring the car, the seller has fitted new belts, hoses, and fuel lines. The timing belt service also included the installation of a new water pump.

The seller has used this car on number of timed rallies over the last two years, and notes that it has been reliable and has required nothing beyond regular oil changes since its recommissioning.

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High Bid

USD $3,750 (Reserve Not Met)

Auction Ended

August 19, 2016 at 2:40PM PT

Bids

11

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